Easy Vodka Mixed Drinks

History of Vodka and Vodka Drinks

Vodka was first made in eastern Europe, specifically Russia and Poland, where it is still popular. Vodka is often drank straight with meals in eastern Europe. Although vodka has been consumed in Europe for centuries, it has been popular in the USA for less than 100 years.

Today, vodka is one of the most popular drinks around the world. It is enjoyed neat, but also in many classic vodka cocktails, such as a Screwdriver, Bloody Mary, Cosmopolitan, White Russian, and Long Island Iced Tea. Vodka is a great mixer for many alcoholic drinks, as it has no strong, distinctive taste. Below are learn how to make some popular, but easy vodka mixed drinks.

Written history dates vodka back to at least 800 AD. It was originally used for therapeutic reasons. Its ability to inebriate individuals was not discovered for hundreds of years.

Vodka can be made out of many foods. The earliest vodka was made from rye. Soon, the most popular way to make vodka was with potatoes, because the process was easier using potatoes. Today, most often grains are used, including rye, barley, rice, and wheat. But the most common food used today to make vodka is corn.